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Facebook detox: time to sweep your profile clean

Facebook is a fantastic tool for keeping up with friends and family, but it’s also a massive, publicly accessible database of your personal life. While you might love sharing photos of your kids’ first day of school or your vacation address, cybercriminals are watching—and they love it even more than your Aunt Susan does. Cybercriminals […]

Building a cyber strong America: How you can help during Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a global initiative that encourages individuals and organizations to take proactive steps to protect themselves online. In 2025, the theme is “Building a Cyber Strong America,” a call to action for everyone—from government agencies to private companies and everyday internet users—to strengthen our collective defenses against cyber threats. Cybersecurity isn’t […]

The secret knock: why you need two-factor authentication

You’ve got a unique, super-strong password for all your online accounts, right? Awesome! That’s a great first step. But what if a hacker manages to get their hands on it anyway? Maybe you logged in on a compromised computer, or a website you use had a data breach. Suddenly, that one password is all a […]

Wi-Fi woes—how to turn your home network into a fortress

Your home Wi-Fi network is the digital hub of your life. It connects your phones, laptops, smart TVs, and all those other cool gadgets. But did you know that an unsecured Wi-Fi network is like leaving your front door wide open for hackers? They can sneak in, snoop on your activity, steal your personal information, […]

Your crypto’s fortress: why you need to store it offline

You’ve probably seen the headlines about Bitcoin and other digital currencies. Maybe you’ve even dipped your toes in the water and bought some yourself. That’s exciting! But with the potential for big returns comes a big responsibility: keeping your digital assets safe from hackers and thieves. Just like you wouldn’t leave a pile of cash […]

Say goodbye to passwords: meet your new Yahoo account key

How many times a day do you type your Yahoo password? For many of us, it’s a routine part of checking email, fantasy sports scores, or news. But let’s be honest: remembering strong, unique passwords for every single online account is a real pain. It’s also a major security risk, since passwords can be stolen, […]